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Focus on the Fluke 1651B
With the launch of “February Freebies” at the beginning of the month, this week we’re focusing on one of the products featured in this offer, the Fluke 1651B Multifunction tester which comes with a free Metrel TEK694C electrical tester. The Fluke 1651B is an ideal machine for domestic use covering all aspects of 17th Edition and Part P. With the … Continue reading
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February Freebies Offer
As the year starts to progress and Valentine’s Day approaches, we’ve come up with some new offers for February. Check out the sales and offers page to take advantage of the “February Freebies” offer running this month and get a fantastic accessory with a Multifunction or PAT tester machine. To take advantage of this month’s offer, all you need to … Continue reading
The Top 10 Most Popular Products
Fancy a nosey at what everyone is buying at the moment? Then check out the Top 10 Electrical Test Equipment list for an up to date list of everything that is the most popular products being bought at PAT Services. So here is the lowdown on the 10 most popular products: WM1 500 Passed Labels, Microwave Leakage Detector, PAT Training … Continue reading
Megger’s MFT1730 Multifunction
This week we are taking some time to look at the Megger MFT1730 multifunction tester. The MFT1730 comes with the testing equipment and a quick start guide, a user guide on CD, a switched probe, neck strap, three wire lead set, socket interface adaptor, a calibration certificate, and a mains charger. The main screen is large, easy to read and … Continue reading
Phase Sequence Indicators
Recently in Professional Electrician magazine a reader asked a question detailing an issue he had had with a three phase system. When started, he found that one of the motors ran backwards, a problem which he was able to fix by reversing the phases. But the reader was worried that this could have caused a lot of damage and asked … Continue reading
Why You Should Consider Advanced Testing Instruments
When choosing test and measurement tools, it is important to consider more than just price as this equipment will need to be relied on to earn a living. Therefore, choosing the equipment that is right for you should be considered carefully. Generally as a rule, you should purchase the best quality equipment you can afford. In the long term, the … Continue reading
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A Close Look at the Fluke 1650B Series
The Fluke 1650B series has been designed as an enhancement of the previous 1650 series of testers. The Fluke 1654B has enhancements that include RCD type B testing and increased data storage. Whereas the Fluke 1652C has a phase sequence indicator and is ideal for all domestic applications. Fluke have designed this series of testers to combine a tough hardwearing … Continue reading
Electrical Installation Testing Safety
Working with electricity inevitably involves a certain amount of risk. This is why it is vitally important to ensure that all safety procedures are taken to prevent danger as much as possible. Circuit testing needs the technician to adhere strictly to safe working regulations and this includes checking that test equipment and test leads are able to safely perform the … Continue reading
Multifunction Testers Made Easy
The testing of installations is necessary to ensure safety and reliability of all wiring systems in an installation. This makes the need for a reliable Multifunction tester vital. There are a number of testers around that are reliable and effective at performing all multifunction testing for installations. However, it may be worth considering a new model over an older more … Continue reading
How Do I Choose a Multifunction Tester?
The advantages of multi function testers is that it is much easier to carry around one simple instrument capable of performing a number of tests than a number of separate instruments to perform the same volume of functions. The other advantage is, of course, cost which would end up being considerably more for the separate instruments than one multifunction tester. … Continue reading